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"You will be my witnesses"

13th April 2008 - 3rd May 2009

The Year of Vocation

This year of vocation, being held by the Irish Church from Vocation Sunday 13th April 2008 to Vocation Sunday 3rd May 2009, will be a time to remind all in the Church that through baptism everyone is called to follow Christ and that we do this in many ways, through marriage, through chosen single life, through religious life, priesthood or brotherhood.

There are many events planned for the year and at particular times during the year, emphasis will be given to the different ways in which the Christian vocation is lived out. It will hopefully be a time when everyone can " fan into a flame the gift that God gave you" (2 Tim. 1:6)

April 13th - Official launch of the Year of Vocation at the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin at 6pm on Sunday April 13th

You are invited to visit this page often throughout the year for details of events and activities organised by the Sisters of Mercy, for the Year of Vocation.

Launching the Year of Vocation

Saturday 12th April: 6pm Mass in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin. Theme - 'Vocations - the harvest is rich' Sunday 13th April: 6.30pm Mass in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin to Launch of Year of Vocation.
Celebrant Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

You Will Be My Witnesses
Year of Vocation Song

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Sung by Patricia Bourke D'Souza with the St. John of God Choir. Composed by Marie Dunne CHF
Reproduced with permission.

Prayer Service for Vocations Sunday

To download a prayer service for Vocations Sunday, called 'Rekindle the Flame', click here

Vocations Promotion Events

Western Province

April 5th – 6th: Sr. Aine Barrins speaking on the topic of Vocation at all the Masses in National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in the University Chapel

April 7th: Sr. Aine Barrins hosting a discussion session on 'Vocation to Mercy' with college students of NUIG

April 12th: A number of Sisters of Mercy will be gathering in Clonmacnois to attend the Prayer for Vocation in conjunction with Vocations Ireland

Throughout the year: Prayer Partnership for Leaving Certificate students in former Mercy Schools. Sisters have undertaken to pray daily for a number of students.

South Central Province

April 5th - 6th: Sr. Phyllis Moynihan along with twelve other Sisters of Mercy and a number of priests and brothers speaking on the topic of Vocation at weekend Masses in Limerick Diocese.

Throughout the year: Prayer Partnership for Leaving Certificate students in former Mercy Schools. Sisters have undertaken to pray daily for a number of students.

April 12-13th: Vocations Sunday - Sr. Phyllis Moynihan will speak at 4 Masses in Shannon Parish, Co. Clare

April 12th: - Night Vigil for Vocations will be held in St. Nessan’s Church Raheen, Limerick. It will commence with Mass at 9pm and conclude at 5.30 am. All are welcome for all or part of the vigil.

April 12th: Mass for Vocations in Carlow Cathedral at 6.15pm followed by a vigil till 9pm.

September 15th - As part of the annual novena in Holy Cross Abbey, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Monday September 15th will be set aside to reflect especially on our vocation in life. This is an intercongregational event.

October 17th - 19th: Vocation Discernment Weekend. Are you where you want to be? Venue: Glenstal Abbey, Limerick. "Within a calming monastic atmosphere we will reflect on what is happening in our lives and then explore the meaning and the challenge of the Mercy Way". Contact Sr. Phyllis

Throughout the Year in Carlow: A special prayer for Vocations will be said at all Masses throughout the year in the diocese Kildare and Leighlin. 
A Holy Hour for Vocations will take place in Carlow Cathedral once a month, on the First Friday, from 8 -9pm.

Launch of the Vocations Promotion DVD 'You will be my witnesses'

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